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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.24, 1,421.90 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.24, 1,421.90 and 331.92 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.24 : 1,421.90 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.24/1,421.90 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.24x = 1,421.90 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.24x = 471,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,957.05/948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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